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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.72, 534.96 and 226.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.72, 534.96 and 226.86 is: 340.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.72 : 534.96 = 226.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.72/534.96 = 226.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.72x = 534.96 × 226.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.72x = 121,361.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,361.03/356.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.21

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